Language and spirit: exploring languages, religions and spirituality in Australia today

Robyn Moloney (Editor), Shenouda Mansour (Editor)

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Abstract

This edited book explores stories of linguistic and spiritual identity in the urban and rural Australian landscape. It is an innovative mix of thirty six personal narratives and eleven research studies, which together offer accounts of the intersection of languages, religion and spirituality in people’s lives. Teachers of Indigenous languages speak of the critical connection between language revitalization, the spirituality of Country, and well-being. Both new and long-established diaspora individuals speak of the often complex but vital joint role of language and faith in belonging and heritage. The new dimension which the book brings to multilingualism is relevant to all complex global societies. Language and Spirit is ideal for both the general reader interested in community languages and interfaith issues, and academics in global intercultural studies and Applied Linguistics study wishing to gain a nuanced insight into the Language and Spirit intersection.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages422
ISBN (Electronic)9783030930646
ISBN (Print)9783030930639
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • language revitalisation
  • Indigenous languages
  • religious language
  • community
  • multiculturalism
  • religious diversity
  • multi-faith initiatives

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